Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chicago sports teams signed the new media deal with NBC?
The Chicago White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks all signed the multi-year, multi-platform media rights deal with NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago+.
When does the new NBC Sports Chicago deal start?
The new media rights deal takes effect on October 1, 2019, for the 2019-2020 season.
Will the current broadcasters for the Sox, Bulls, and Hawks stay with the new deal?
Yes, all of the broadcasters for each organization are anticipated to remain onboard once the updated deal begins.
How much money is the NBC Sports Chicago deal worth?
Financial terms and details of the agreement were not disclosed or made immediately available.
Does this NBC deal affect the White Sox radio agreement with WGN?
It is unknown whether the White Sox's multi-year radio deal with WGN from February 2018 will be affected by the multi-platform nature of the new NBC Sports Chicago agreement.